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<br />J' .,...... <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />The following is an example of promotional information that would be provided to new and <br />existing customers to promote xeriscape irrigation. <br /> <br />"a. Planning and Design <br />To be successful at xeriscape, as well as most anything, you need to start with a plan. Your <br />landscape design should suit your needs, lifestyle and climate. A well planned design will <br />save you time, money, water and increase the value of your home. <br /> <br />b. Limited Turf Areas <br />Try to limit the amount of turf area. It will cut down on your watering and maintenance. <br />Consider replacing a water loving grass with a drought-tolerant grass. <br /> <br />c. Efficient Irrigation <br />When installing an irrigation system consider putting in zones that group plants according <br />to their water needs. Don't place water loving plants next to drought tolerant plants. Check <br />you irrigation schedule, what works during July maybe too much water during September. <br /> <br />d. Soil Improvement <br />Adding organic matter to your soil helps it to retain moisture and allows plants to develop <br />better root systems. <br /> <br />e. Mulching <br />Adding mulch reduces the evaporation of water from soil surrounding your plants. <br /> <br />f. Use of Drought Tolerant or Native Plants <br />Choose plants with low water needs. You'll save water and reduce your maintenance. <br /> <br />g. Appropriate Maintenance <br />Maintaining your landscape properly will save you time, water and money. Raise the <br />height of your mower and leave the grass clippings on the lawn. It helps to retain moisture <br />and adds a natural mulch." <br /> <br />Water Efficient Industrial and Commercial Processes <br /> <br />The City of Trinidad does not have high industrial and commercial water usage, and therefore, <br />implementation of water efficient industrial and commercial processes will not yield any <br />significant water use reduction. <br /> <br />Water Re-Use Systems <br /> <br />The City wastewater plant generates an effluent discharge of approximately 1 mgd. Discussion <br />ha'i been held in the past to recycle or implement a re-use program for this discharge water. <br />Consideration ha'i been given in particular to the City golf course, which uses approximately <br /> <br />-11- <br />